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 Laboratory Technician in Oconomowoc, WI

New Grads are encouraged to apply

1st Shift, No Weekends, and the opportunity to work in our state of the art technology center in Oconomowoc, WI

Silgan Containers has been designated a critical business by the US Department of Homeland Security during the Coronavirus pandemic. At Silgan, people are critical to our success. Our work directly affects the world’s food supply chain.

As a Lab Technician, you will work in our state of the art lab performing routine to complex testing of metal and plastic containers and container-making materials.  As an integral member of the lab team, you will be responsible for evaluating a variety of containers for product interactions. Through the testing process, the Lab Technician identifies visual changes in container performance using a microscope. These evaluations are used in support of R&D projects, confirmation of commercial quality, complaint investigations and shelf-life warranty.

You will love it here if:

• Using a microscope to identify even the slightest visual changes in container performance, intrigues you
• You enjoy working on the computer and creating findings reports
• You like working both independently or collectively with a team
• You are willing to learn – we are willing to train

We need you to have:

• An Associate degree in science, laboratory or related field OR equivalent work experience
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively
• Strong written and oral communication skills

What we offer:

• Stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company
• A great culture where you feel like a member of our family
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and more
• Benefit eligible after 30 days of employment
• 1st shift 
• No weekends

Who We Are:

Silgan Containers is the largest provider of metal food packaging in the United States. Trusted by America’s most respected brands, our reputation is based on a foundation of quality, excellence and unsurpassed technical expertise. We pride ourselves on being a solution-based partner to our customers and work hard to earn their business every day.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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